Please take the time to follow these guidelines, your quilt is worth the extra effort…

Quilt Top:

· Do not baste your quilt, with pins or any other method.

· Identify the head or top of your quilt top and head or top of the backing if applicable, with a piece of paper marked with pencil and taped or pinned to fabric.

· Square your quilt top. ($25.00 charge to have it done for you)

· Press your quilt well. Seams open or to one side. You will be charged extra if your top or back needs pressing. (a rate of $25.00 per hour)

· Trim all loose threads on your quilt, they can show under light fabric. They also can cause snags and uneven stitching.

· Stay stitch (1/4") around the edge of your top, especially if it is pieced to the edge or you notice the fabric fraying.

· Quilt top should be free of embellishments such as buttons, charms, pins, sequins, couching, etc.

· Borders that do not lay flat may cause tucks, pleats or fullness.

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Backing:

· Square the backing, $5.00 charge to have it done for you.  Allow an extra 4-6 inches beyond all sides of the quilt top. 100% cotton is recommended. Bed sheets are not. The dense nature can prevent needle penetration, causing skipped stitches.

· Trim selvage edges from seams and press open. Press well.

· Backing preparation service is available, $10.00 per seam charge, plus an additional $5.00 to square backing fabric once prepared.

Batting:

You may supply your own batting (allow an extra 4-6 inches beyond all sides of the quilt top) or purchase batting from me.

 

Extra charges may be added for quilt preparation that must be completed by Classic Quilting & Designs prior to quilting.

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